[Misc] Does WFH (working from home) reduce productivity?

[timbha]

We have a team call everyday. My Manager is available most of the time for support. There is a company wellbeing support line. It's nice to have freedom. I have more time to exercise than I have ever had.

That’s all good. I do sometimes wonder though if a face to face meeting (or even just an interaction) is more likely to pick up someone who might be struggling.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

One of our reprographic guys wfh on Fridays, after his g/f left him, and his dog died, about 5yrs ago, and he had a bit of a meltdown - so was allowed to adjust his work pattern.
Just uses it as a day off though, as he saves whatever work he gets given on a Thursday for Monday, when he comes back in to the office. His Mac is always on though, & mirrors the one he has at home, so we can see what is being done during the day...which is pretty much zero. But the bosses dont seem to mind Wish the rest of us had the option to wfh and be so productive.

 

[timbha]

One of our reprographic guys wfh on Fridays, after his g/f left him, and his dog died, about 5yrs ago, and he had a bit of a meltdown - so was allowed to adjust his work pattern.
Just uses it as a day off though, as he saves whatever work he gets given on a Thursday for Monday, when he comes back in to the office. His Mac is always on though, & mirrors the one he has at home, so we can see what is being done during the day...which is pretty much zero. But the bosses dont seem to mind Wish the rest of us had the option to wfh and be so productive.

This is more about him than WFH. You must wonder what else he is up to

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

This is more about him than WFH. You must wonder what else he is up to

No doubt out walking the dogs, going shopping etc. Hes replied to my emails before via his phone, rather than his work mac - so chances are he uses the day for mostly R&R. Hes admitted he hates the job these days, and doesn't want to be here anymore, so uses it to his advantage.

 

[Milano]

Definitely. The fact I'm on this place at 9.20 proves that!!!